MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION VALITUDE X4 CRT-P; CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY PACEMAKER (CRT-P)

Model Number U128

Device Problems Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Over-Sensing (1438); Pacing Problem (1439); Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem Syncope/Fainting (4411)

Event Date 02/14/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) went into safety mode.It was also noted that the patient experienced syncope and they were "dropping beats", suggesting there was pacing inhibition as a result of the safety mode.The device was explanted and replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: VALITUDE X4 CRT-P
• Type of Device: CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY PACEMAKER (CRT-P)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: timothy degroot ; 4100 hamline avenue north; saint paul, MN 55112-5798 ; 6515826168
• MDR Report Key: 18779454
• MDR Text Key: 336234511
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-11339
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030005/S113
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/26/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/11/2018
• Device Model Number: U128
• Device Catalogue Number: U128
• Device Lot Number: 712540
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 89 YR
• Patient Sex: Female